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September 22-28, 2010 \ Volume 20 \ Issue 36 \ Always Free Film | Music | Culture FEEL THE BEAT Tune in to Fall Concerts and CDs ©2010 CAMPUS CIRCLE • (323) 939-8477 • 5042 WILSHIRE BLVD., #600 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 • WWW.CAMPUSCIRCLE.COM • ONE FREE COPY PER PERSON Join CAMPUS CIRCLE www.campuscircle.com “ INSIDE campus CIRCLE campus circle Sept. 22 - Sept. 28, 2010 The First Vol. 20 Issue 36 Great Film 12 Editor-in-Chief * Jessica Koslow ” [email protected] Of TheFall. 6 21 Managing Editor Yuri Shimoda “ 04 NEWS U.S. NEWS [email protected] Electrifying. 04 BLOGS D-DAY Film Editor Jessica Koslow Twists, Betrayals 05 CULTURE EXHIBITIONS [email protected] and Surprises.” 06 FILM YOU AGAIN Cover Designer Anthony Breznican Friends Kristen Bell and director Andy Sean Michael Fickman team up for laughter. Editorial Interns 06 FILM SCREEN SHOTS Kate Bryan, Christine Hernandez, “ Marvin Vasquez Michael Douglas 07 CULTURE CURTAIN CALL Deserves An 08 FILM TV TIME ® Contributing Writers Oscar- 10 FILM PROJECTIONS ” Christopher Agutos, Scott Bell, Zach Bourque, Erica Carter, Again! Richard Castañeda, Nick Day, Amanda D’Egidio, Jewel Delegall, 10 CULTURE GRAPHIC NOVELS Natasha Desianto, Stephanie Forshee, Jacob Gaitan, A.J. Grier, Sandy Kenyon * Denise Guerra, Ximena Herschberg, Zach Hines, Damon Huss, WABC-TV 12 FILM YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK Arit John, Danielle Lee, Lucia, Ebony March, Stephanie Nolasco, STRANGER Samantha Ofole, Brien Overly, Ariel Paredes, Sasha Perl-Raver, Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones and Dov Rudnick, Brianne Schaer, Mike Sebastian, Doug Simpson, Lucy Punch in Woody Allen’s Latest David Tobin, Kevin Wierzbicki, Candice Winters, M.M. Zonoozy 12 CULTURE PAGES Contributing Artists 13 FILM DVD DISH & Photographers Amanda D’Egidio, A.J. 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The city’s unemployment rate was 8.5 percent as of July CITIES FOR Shreveport-Bossier, La., has emerged as the Hollywood 2010. of the South ever since Hurricane Katrina halted filming in The Pacific Northwest has been a draw for young families the state. These cities are located just four hours northwest of and singles due to its green-living initiatives and affordable GRADS New Orleans and offer a number of features that have grown housing. Oregon’s second-largest city (Eugene) is home to a in popularity among many young people. top university and boasts ample outdoor activities for those by eboNy marCh, NewS eDITor Shreveport houses a number of nationally recognized who enjoy hiking, biking and rafting. hospitals and schools. Sporting events are king, offering The gender ratio is 94 to 100 (male to female), making With each passing year, colleges and football and baseball fans ample opportunity to take in dating among the 18 and over set numerically easier than in universities spit out thousands of eager young men and women their favorite regional teams. For those pursuing careers in other cities. looking to make their place in this world. Unfortunately, the broadcasting or motion picture production, Shreveport- Jobseekers with strong backgrounds in administrative current economic forecast does not bode well for this new Bossier has several award-winning network affiliate stations assistance should feel comfortable choosing from a number generation. and film crew jobs (productions like Mad Money and Steel of professional opportunities available. As a result, many graduates find themselves moving back Magnolias were filmed nearby). While salaries are low ($35,549 on average for males; home with their parents or trying their luck in the big city. Rental and housing costs are also low: Apartments located $26,721 on average for females), the cost of living is But there are several cities across the United States that are the within a five-mile distance to Louisiana State University at comparable. Rentals throughout Eugene can be found for well financial and professional “roads less traveled.” They offer the Shreveport start at $500-$680 monthly. Additionally, a two- under $1,000 per month. As for unemployment, their average same amenities that the 18-34 demographic has grown to love bedroom, two-bath house in the popular Westwood area can is 9.4 percent. (exciting nightlife, culture, strong local economy) but with be purchased for under $70,000. Finally, the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., has risen less congestion. Culturally, Shreveport-Bossier offers a social climate better as a promising destination for those starting out in life. The Jersey City, N.J., has been called the “sixth borough of suited for those interested in moving away from the hustle of Dupont Circle neighborhood is gay-friendly; Tenleytown and Manhattan.” The reason is its close proximity to New York cities such as New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco. As of Adams Morgan are highly coveted destinations for foodies, art City: a trip on the PATH train is a mere seven minutes from July 2010, Shreveport’s unemployment rate was 7.4 percent. and music fans (Members of the Walkmen grew up here.). Jersey City’s Grove Street stop, and 15 minutes from Journal Bloomington, Ind., is a college town that rivals many D.C. is also racially diverse with many people from various Square. others in the Midwest. It is a virtual mixed cultural bag, walks of life finding common ground with one another. Rents Aside from transportation, rent is much lower than in filled with hippies, hipsters and traditional folks alike. Many are generally not cheap, but many of the outlying areas in nearby New York. Downtown Jersey City is home to a number boutiques and independent art galleries have popped up Maryland and Virginia can be reached via the metro. While of rental properties, including one and two-bedroom, around town, giving students at the local university ample unemployment is at 10 percent, the variety of jobs offered is railroad-style apartments starting at $900. The job market opportunity to socialize. much more diverse than in other cities. D-DAY Campus Circle > Blogs > D-Day college after applying and getting accepted to more prestigious Cal States and UCs, and I’m pretty sure money had a big say THE KIDS in her decision. There is growing concern whether it’s even worth it to go to college. Intrinsically, it’s a definite yes, but financially? I’d like to ask those 238,000 debt-ridden students. DON’T STAND The cost of a UC, according to recent figures on the University of California Web site, estimates close to $30,000, both living on or off campus. For a private institution, you’re A CHANCE looking at almost double or triple that cost. The cost of college has always been very expensive, that’s common knowledge, by DeNISe gUerra but its high cost is actually a very recent phenomenon associated with our generation (to which one term “the Tribune/MCT Heather Stone/Chicago e arlier this year, amid reforms to help boomerang generation,” where young adults move back home ease the burden of college debt for thousands of students after moving out for college, is a direct link to our financial Scores of students are currently in default on their loans. across the country, President Obama said to his hopeful desperation). constituents, “In the United States of America no one should A very interesting article explains the history of the I could have afforded school, including taking on a part- go broke because they chose to go to college.” Months later, “student loan.” “The Kids Aren’t Alright: The Policymaking time job), only to graduate in heavy debt, there’s a sense that and with his approval rating cooling like summer heat into of Student Loan Debt” by Lawrence Bowdish explains that maybe this system is screwing with the dream that is higher autumn, those profound words ring naïve.